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August 31, 2008
Jesus Was Above Political Labels, Arguments
B.L. Conway’s column, “Jesus was dark, liberal: Why fear Obama?” [A9, Aug. 24] begs for a response.
August 24, 2008
J. TODD FOSTER: D-B’s Private Little Clubhouse
The good folks at Dobyns-Bennett High School apparently don’t understand the meaning of the term “press box.”
Jesus Was Dark, Liberal: Why Fear Obama?
Jesus’ genealogy is stated clearly in the Bible and demonstrates that he was a man of color.
August 17, 2008
J. TODD FOSTER: 2 BHC Polls Show Damascus Is No Dysfunctional Darling
I’ve got good news for those of you who live in or care about Damascus, Va.: You finished third – last – in our recent “Most Dysfunctional Town” poll.
Creating Fair, Effective, Efficient Care
Our nation’s health care system is in need of serious reform.
August 15, 2008
There Truly Is An Olympic Ideal ...
The Ancient Greeks did something special, no doubt something that we, in the modern world, can appear to be incapable of doing.
August 10, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Paris Hilton For President? A Funny Thought For Sure
Give Paris Hilton points for her sense of humor.
J. TODD FOSTER: Herald Courier Sports Section Under New Management
One of the most difficult and time-consuming duties any editor has is hiring.
August 03, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Big Tobacco’s Unholy Influence On Congress Is Waning
Just before heading out on its long summer break, Congress took a bold step with regard to tobacco.
J. TODD FOSTER: Was Justice Blind In Bradshaw Case? Who Knows
One of the many roles of a free press is to keep an eye on the judiciary.
July 27, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Bidding Farewell To One Career To Pursue Another
For four years, I’ve been the guardian of this newspaper’s editorial page – a unique position of trust.
J. TODD FOSTER: It’s Only Wishful Thinking, Bristol City Officials
After taking off a few days recently, I returned to work and received an unusual salutation from reporter David McGee, a veteran here who covers Bristol Virginia city government.
July 21, 2008
My Peers View Politicians With Cynicism, Disdain
Today, I decided to look up the word “politician” in a dictionary.
July 20, 2008
On Health, Education And Income, We’re Falling Behind
Less than a week from now, thousands of men, women and children will make their way to the Wise County fairgrounds.
Crossing Party Lines: Why I’m For Lundberg, Obama And Roe
Conventional wisdom dictates that as a local elected official, I stay out of other peoples’ political races.
July 14, 2008
Cancer: Starting Point For Health Care Reform?
Cancer will afflict one of three women and one in two men in their lifetimes in the United States.
July 13, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Welcome To Dysfunction Junction
Beneath the cheery veneer of small-town wholesomeness, serious political dysfunction lurks in Bluff City, Damascus and St. Paul.
J. TODD FOSTER: Vote For The Region’s Most Dysfunctional Town
The area towns of Damascus, St. Paul and Bluff City remind me of three of my relatives: my late grandmother, my late great-uncle and my still-living uncle.
July 06, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Ignoring Peak Oil Theories Could Leave Nation Stuck In Neutral
The message had an urgent tone – punctuated with exclamation points, some of it in bold type and in all capital letters.
J. TODD FOSTER: The Newspaper Industry Must Evolve
Part of my job is to stay abreast of newspaper industry trends.
Time To ‘Sing’ Bristol’s Story To World
We live in an amazing place.
June 29, 2008
J. TODD FOSTER: The Hazards Of Being A Fair-Minded Newspaperman
I was looking out in the newsroom Tuesday and saw reporter Michael L. Owens walk by. The memories flooded back.
I’ve Worked In TV And Radio, But I Bleed Newspaper Ink
I didn’t choose newspapers. Newspapers chose me.
June 24, 2008
Carlin Was a Fearless Risk-Taker
How in the heck can a guy throw down an ode to George Carlin without cursing?
June 22, 2008
J. TODD FOSTER: In Wake Of The Mitchell Affair, Readers Rally For Region
At 4 p.m. Friday, Opinion Page Editor Andrea Hopkins walked into my office. “Do you have your column for Sunday?”
ANDREA HOPKINS: Running - Not To Win - But For The Challenge And Love Of The Sport
The sun was still working to burn the mist off the fields as we took our places at the starting line last weekend.
June 15, 2008
ANDREA HOPKINS: Davis Hasn’t Learned Obstructionism Isn’t Same As Governing
U.S. Rep. David Davis, R-Tenn., is finishing an underwhelming freshman term.
J. TODD FOSTER: Kingsport Slimes-News Lives Up To Its Reputation
Kingsport Times-News reporter Hank Hayes has a bright future flacking for politicians.
June 12, 2008
Pets, Not Cars, Are Biggest Threat To Cyclists
My wife had a bicycle wreck in April. It was no accident.
June 09, 2008
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell Apologizes For “Redneck” Comments
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell has apologized for comments she made last week about the Bristol visit of Senator Barack Obama, comments that were the subject of J. Todd Foster’s recent column. On June 5th, Mitchell told NBC viewers that the area the democratic candidate visited was “real redneck, sort of, bordering on Appalachia country.“
